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Honda ZR-V vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Mazda 2?

Honda ZR-V vs Mazda 2: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Honda ZR-V costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda ZR-V offers clearly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda ZR-V delivers substantially more torque with 315 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is substantially lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,660 kg. The difference is around 561 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda ZR-V carries marginally more – 455 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 2 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mazda 2

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 115 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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Honda ZR-V

The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.

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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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Reviews Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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Jose
6 May 2026, 09:05:43

A less stressed engine, quality and simplicity in maintenance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
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Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
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Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

The Honda ZR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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